DENVER — Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday requested a major disaster declaration that would bring federal relief funding to southwestern Colorado in the wake of last month’s catastrophic flooding .

The floods caused nearly $14 million in damage in La Plata, Archuleta and Mineral Counties between Oct. 10 and 14 – including more than $10 million in damage to roadways – according to a preliminary Federal Emergency Management Agency assessment cited by the state.

“Overflowing water, mud, and debris impacted roads, critical infrastructure, businesses, and homes,” read a letter to President Trump and FEMA’s director Thursday. “Impacts resulting from the Western Colorado Flooding affected communities at every level, from large critical infrastructure damage to the loss of homes.”

“These waterway

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